Free Open-Book Examination on the Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code Practice Questions

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1. 1A first-time Wisconsin physical therapist applicant asks whether written examinations apply only to applicants who are also assigned an oral examination. Which response follows PT 2?

   1. A. Every applicant must complete the written examinations.
   2. B. Only applicants assigned an oral examination must complete them.
   3. C. Only applicants educated outside the United States must complete them.
   4. D. Written examinations are optional when the board reviews the file.

   Answer: A

   Explanation: PT 2.01(1) states, "All applicants shall complete written examinations." An oral examination is an additional, conditional component.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter PT 2 — Wis. Admin. Code § PT 2.01(1)

2. 2Which new graduate meets the PT 3.01 threshold to apply for a temporary Wisconsin physical therapist license under supervision?

   1. A. An approved-school graduate with no prior Wisconsin license or compact privilege, an NPTE application pending, and no required oral examination
   2. B. An approved-school graduate with a prior Wisconsin compact privilege, an NPTE application pending, and no required oral examination
   3. C. An approved-school graduate with no prior Wisconsin credential, no NPTE application yet, and a supervised position already accepted
   4. D. An approved-school graduate with no prior Wisconsin credential, an NPTE application pending, and a required oral examination

   Answer: A

   Explanation: PT 3.01(1) requires that the applicant "has not previously been licensed or granted a compact privilege," "is a graduate of an approved school of physical therapy," "has applied to take the national physical therapist examination and is awaiting results," and "is not required to take an oral examination."

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter PT 3 — Wis. Admin. Code § PT 3.01(1)(a)-(d)

3. 3Under PT 5.01, what supervisory relationship must exist when a physical therapist assistant assists in physical therapy practice?

   1. A. Peer review after discharge
   2. B. Independent practice with quarterly audit
   3. C. Direct supervision by any health professional
   4. D. General supervision by a physical therapist

   Answer: D

   Explanation: PT 5.01(1) requires a PTA to assist "under the general supervision of a physical therapist."

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter PT 5 — Wis. Admin. Code § PT 5.01(1)

4. 4Which musculoskeletal service remains outside the additional no-referral exception in PT 6.01?

   1. A. Conditioning related to a home environment
   2. B. Injury-prevention biomechanics for recreation
   3. C. Treatment of a non-avulsion musculoskeletal injury
   4. D. Treatment of an acute fracture

   Answer: D

   Explanation: PT 6.01(1)(c) excepts treatment of musculoskeletal injuries from a written referral, "with the exception of acute fractures or soft tissue avulsions."

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter PT 6 — Wis. Admin. Code § PT 6.01(1)

5. 5A therapist acts without the care and skill of a reasonable PT, but the patient is not harmed. Which PT 7 category fits the conduct?

   1. A. Negligence under PT 7.02(1)
   2. B. Deceptive representation under PT 7.025(4)
   3. C. Impairment-related conduct under PT 7.025(10)
   4. D. Failure to obtain informed consent under PT 7.025(12)

   Answer: A

   Explanation: PT 7.02(1) defines negligence by lack of reasonable care and skill "whether or not the negligent care results in actual harm to the patient." The other options are distinct PT 7 categories whose defining facts are absent.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter PT 7 — Wis. Admin. Code § PT 7.02(1)

6. 6What is the minimum duration that counts as one contact hour of acceptable continuing education under PT 9?

   1. A. 45 minutes
   2. B. 50 minutes
   3. C. 60 minutes
   4. D. 90 minutes

   Answer: B

   Explanation: PT 9.02(1) defines a contact hour as "not less than 50 minutes" of actual attendance or completion.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter PT 9 — Wis. Admin. Code § PT 9.02(1)

7. 7Is a Wisconsin physical therapist among the professionals expressly required to report suspected child abuse or neglect under § 48.981?

   1. A. No, unless the PT is also a physician.
   2. B. Yes, a physical therapist is expressly listed.
   3. C. No, only a physical therapist assistant is listed.
   4. D. Yes, but only when employed by a school.

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Wis. Stat. § 48.981(2)(a)22 expressly lists "A physical therapist" among persons required to report.

   Reference: Wisconsin Legislature: Chapter PT 3 — Wis. Stat. § 48.981(2)(a)22

8. 8A Wisconsin PT knows that a person treated has a communicable disease. To whom does § 252.05 direct the health care provider’s report?

   1. A. The state Department of Health Services
   2. B. The local health officer
   3. C. The county human services department
   4. D. The state epidemiologist

   Answer: B

   Explanation: Section 252.05(1) provides that a health care provider who knows or has reason to believe a treated person has a communicable disease "shall report ... to the local health officer." The alternatives are real public-health bodies or officials but are not the direct statutory recipient here.

   Reference: Stat 252 — Wis. Stat. § 252.05(1)

9. 9Who may lawfully practice physical therapy in Wisconsin under § 448.51?

   1. A. A person licensed under the subchapter or holding a compact privilege under subchapter IX
   2. B. A graduate of an accredited PT program who has not yet obtained a license or compact privilege
   3. C. A person working under physician supervision without a PT license or compact privilege
   4. D. A person registered with a national association without a PT license or compact privilege

   Answer: A

   Explanation: Section 448.51(1) allows practice by one "licensed as a physical therapist under this subchapter" or one who "holds a valid physical therapist compact privilege."

   Reference: Stat 448 — Wis. Stat. § 448.51(1)

10. 10A PT has reasonable cause to suspect that another therapist had sexual contact with a patient. What must the PT first do under § 940.22(3)(a)?

    1. A. File an identified report before discussing either consent or confidentiality with the patient
    2. B. Notify the suspected therapist and request a written response before consulting the patient
    3. C. Ask the facility administrator to decide whether the patient’s identity should be disclosed
    4. D. Ask whether the patient wants a report and explain that the report need not identify the patient

    Answer: D

    Explanation: Section 940.22(3)(a) says the therapist "shall ask the patient or client if he or she" wants a report and explain that the "report need not identify the patient" as the victim.

    Reference: Stat 940 — Wis. Stat. § 940.22(3)(a)